Blenheim Palace- Lakeview

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Blenheim Palace- Garden

Blenheim Palace

Trip to Blenheim Palace

Hubby's Auntie came to visit us last week, and we went to Blenheim Palace, the home of the 11th Duke of Marlborough and birthplace of Sir Winston Churchill.

Siti in action

We were not allowed to take photos in the hall, but hubby managed to snap a few photos at the very last minute before the concert ended. I had so much fun, I am not a big fan of Siti but being kiasu as I am, I wouldn't want to miss this. It's not always you get a chance to see a Malaysian artist performing in Royal Albert Hall....She was great as always but I wished she could give a little bit more effort in communicating with the non-Malaysian audiences.

Siti Nurhaliza, Malaysian No 1 singer in action at the Royal Albert Hall, London

Siti Nurhaliza in Concert

It was a last minute decision to go to the concert. We rushed to the concert and not very much dressed for it as everybody especially fellow Malaysians were all dressed up....
Siti Norhaliza in Concert

View from room

Menkee Barn

After a long search on where to stay, we finally decided to try the Farmhouse B&B, Menkee Barns. It was a pleasant experience for us and the room was comfy and the bathroom was excellent! Margaret was a good host....

Padstow.
After Eden, we went to Padstow with the hope of getting a table at The Seafood Restaurant or the cafe, but we settled for Stein's Fish and Chip as there was no table left that evening for us. I love fish and chips, well judging from my experience that day (..and not to mention the long queue before we can finally have a seat!! Not so happy....), I can say that the best Fish and Chips is definitely Harry Ramsden's!

Rumah Kebun in Eden

Bulb Mania @ Eden!

Aren't they beautiful?

Do you know how ginger plant look like?

I love ginger! I use ginger in most of my cooking, but hubby doesn't really like it sliced thick. I have no idea how the plant looks like before!!!

This could easily be postcard! What say you?
Eden Project Postcard

Eden Project

Trip to Eden Project

It was long time ago that beloved hubby mentioned about this one big greenhouse where you can see the plants that grow in humid and warm climate. So finally, last 2 weeks, off we went. The Eden Project truly is the living theatre of plants, people and places!

The place once a deserted quarry,has been transformed brilliantly into this one gigantic place where people can just enjoy nature as it is. Eden Project (EP) offers 2 biomes for us to treasure, The Humid Tropics (Tropical Islands, Malaysia, West Africa and South America) and Warm Temperate (The Mediterranian, South Africa and California) .

Details! They really put so much effort in recreating nature. First stop, Humid Biome. The weather is cold outside, so we had jackets on. After a few seconds inside the biome, we can't take it anymore..it's too hot to wear such clothing. So, off the jacket, and off we go feeling at home. Hubby and I were immediately transported back to our homecountry Malaysia, the minute we stepped into the designated area. It's brilliant! The setup for typical traditional farm house or rumah kebun is so real, I felt like as if I was at one of my uncle's hut where we used to gather and savour in delight of durian, the king of all fruits. EP really go into details as you can spot a Honda C70 in front of the house, but I'm not sure of the bicycle though..the make is quite recent, but a big hand to such efforts.

Next stop, Warm temperate offers a different type of greens. Immediately Mediterranean's mood was on as we walked along the route. A colourful display of Tulips really was an eyecatcher, called the Bulb Mania, you are spoilt with different types of tulips. I am no flower enthusiast but I was so excited so I photographed each of the tulips. I don't know what to do with it but hey, not everyday I get to see such beauties!